He achieved 4 personal best times from the 6 races he entered. He the made finals in 4 events and came away with 2 bronze medals in 200 fly and 400 IM. Matthew swims 7 times a week, including swimming before school on a Thursday morning.

He has worked really hard so far this season and his hard work has paid off. The final update for the National qualifiers is now out and Matthew has achieved qualification into the British Summer Championships 2018 for 100 fly and 200 fly, which take place during the last week of July. He has also achieved qualification into the Swim England National Summer Meet for 50 fly and 400 IM, this meet takes place in the 1st week of August. Both meets are at Ponds Forge, Sheffield.

The hard work continues for him now so he can further improve his times in these events during the summer meets.

This trip was a fantastic opportunity for students to gain experience of university life and explore their own career pathways. During the day the students were involved in workshops around student life, a campus tour including a look at the student residency and meeting current university students whereby an opportunity to ask questions was given.

The students thoroughly enjoyed the day and have started to think about what their next step is.

‘A fantastic opportunity, it has made me want to go to university in the next step of my future.’ Flynn Clarke

‘I found out that university is not just about lectures but about gaining independence and taking control of your life!’ Molly Somerville

‘Going on this trip has confirmed my choice to go to university.’ Jac Turner

‘It’s helped me understand university life better.’ Khia Hoskins

‘It helped me to see that there is lots of support when at university, I realised I would not be just chucked in at the deep end!’ Steven Boyle

‘It has made me want to go to university to expand my horizons in the future.’ Taylor Reynolds

‘There is even free WiFi!’ Will Johnston

‘The spinning chairs in the lecture room were fun!’

‘I really enjoyed seeing the practical work being done, especially seeing the paramedics practice in a house and using an ambulance.’ Sarah packer

‘It really has expanded my career choices seeing the labs and operating theatre in the bio medics centre’ Alex Turlea

‘Excellent facilities; even the food hub was amazing! ‘ John Roberts

‘It helped me to see what it is like to be actually at university as a student.’ Jude law

Curriculum

Urgent News

Open Morning for current parents – Thursday 22nd November at 9.30am

Updated girls uniform – see news item and uniform expectations

Until further notice, Reception will now close at 4pm on Tuesdays.

Kingsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff who work with children are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. This check includes details of cautions, reprimands or warnings, as well as conviction and non-conviction information. Staff may also be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure at predetermined intervals during the course of their employment.
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